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Repairs and Maintenance => Boat Maintenance - American Skier => Topic started by: footinmichigan on May 09, 2013, 04:50:05 AM

Title: Fiberglass Swim platform pad
Post by: footinmichigan on May 09, 2013, 04:50:05 AM

I have an 82 American Skier that has a fiberglass swim platform.  I just bought the boat and the platform I guess had some sort of pad or anti slip on it in the past, however, it has been removed and sanded down. 

Just would like some thoughts as to what I should put back on the platform top.  Their is a foam pad I see on the internet called Sea Deck.  Is their anything else recommended to put on the platform top? 

Thanks.

Title: Re: Fiberglass Swim platform pad
Post by: RonT on May 09, 2013, 07:06:22 AM

A/S has used a variety of materials over the years on the surface of the fiberglass platform. The early years we used a thin rubber mat with small raised round "pebbles" no longer available. Then we used carpet that matched the interior, then we used "Jelly Bean" mat, a heavier black rubber mat that has a raised oval, oblong shape. This is still available. Most modern ski boats use a softer foam rubber like the sea-dek which is available in a variety of colors & patterns.

Title: Re: Fiberglass Swim platform pad
Post by: Midskier on May 11, 2013, 08:30:24 PM

Sea dek is very good I'm sure I have enough in stock to do your size platform
I'll be out of town this coming week , give me a shout after the 20th

Dan T

Title: Re: Fiberglass Swim platform pad
Post by: 1fastsedan on June 04, 2013, 10:00:27 PM

I used hydro-turf. Tons of colors. Tons of traction